There is a huge contrast between college and high school curriculum-wise. At Georgia State University, and probably any college, the classes you take are like finishing a years work of a high school class in just one semester. Like any school every professor is different in how they teach the material. Some are funny and exciting, while others make students wish they'd stay in bed that morning. I've had both kinds of professors this past semester, and I must say that I've had days where it was fun learning something new about muscles for example in my Biology 1110 Lab. There were also days in my Bio Lecture when I had to fight to keep my eyes open, and my mind focused. Regardless of each situation, I've learned more than what I thought I could learn in one semester. My professors all had my best interest in mind which was to succeed in their classes. If I ever brought up a subject that I was unclear about, they all helped me in any way they could.
Do you enjoy the experience at your school?
I commute to Georgia State everyday, so I don't really stay on campus much. I love the area regardless. The only downside is the homeless and less fortunate you may run into on the way to Aderhold, a building where some classes are held. Campus police is available to escort anyone to class or to their car at any time of the day. Another down side is the fact that there have been instances where students have been robbed.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
I have just finished my first semester at Georgia State University. As a freshman, I joined a Freshman Learning Community (FLC), a program that introduces freshmen to the college community, and helps students meet new people. An FLC consists of about 24 students who have similar majors or career paths, which makes it easier to make friends who have the same interests as you. There are several different types of FLCs; I am a nursing major, so I joined the Pre-Nursing FLC. I must say that I enjoyed being a part of the FLC. I entered GSU knowing very little about the nursing career, and I now realize that there are several awarding career paths one could take with a degree in nursing. Another benefit to being in an FLC is getting to know the campus, and having the opportunity to meet and interact with important faculty members such as members of the Advisement Center, and for me, I was able to interact with various nurses that visited from the School of Nursing at GSU. I was also able to meet people who shared the same classes with me, and we often formed study groups to study for tests, which help immensely for major exams.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
GSU is a great college for students who love city life, and diversity.
There is a huge contrast between college and high school curriculum-wise. At Georgia State University, and probably any college, the classes you take are like finishing a years work of a high school class in just one semester. Like any school every professor is different in how they teach the material. Some are funny and exciting, while others make students wish they'd stay in bed that morning. I've had both kinds of professors this past semester, and I must say that I've had days where it was fun learning something new about muscles for example in my Biology 1110 Lab. There were also days in my Bio Lecture when I had to fight to keep my eyes open, and my mind focused. Regardless of each situation, I've learned more than what I thought I could learn in one semester. My professors all had my best interest in mind which was to succeed in their classes. If I ever brought up a subject that I was unclear about, they all helped me in any way they could.
I commute to Georgia State everyday, so I don't really stay on campus much. I love the area regardless. The only downside is the homeless and less fortunate you may run into on the way to Aderhold, a building where some classes are held. Campus police is available to escort anyone to class or to their car at any time of the day. Another down side is the fact that there have been instances where students have been robbed.
I have just finished my first semester at Georgia State University. As a freshman, I joined a Freshman Learning Community (FLC), a program that introduces freshmen to the college community, and helps students meet new people. An FLC consists of about 24 students who have similar majors or career paths, which makes it easier to make friends who have the same interests as you. There are several different types of FLCs; I am a nursing major, so I joined the Pre-Nursing FLC. I must say that I enjoyed being a part of the FLC. I entered GSU knowing very little about the nursing career, and I now realize that there are several awarding career paths one could take with a degree in nursing. Another benefit to being in an FLC is getting to know the campus, and having the opportunity to meet and interact with important faculty members such as members of the Advisement Center, and for me, I was able to interact with various nurses that visited from the School of Nursing at GSU. I was also able to meet people who shared the same classes with me, and we often formed study groups to study for tests, which help immensely for major exams.
GSU is a great college for students who love city life, and diversity.